Bristol extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-5 in the process. They fell 12-8 to the Chalker Wildcats. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 9-7 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ellie Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Cadence Imhoff, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
As for Chalker, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games.
On Chalker's side, Tatum Hudak made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Hudak has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Grimm, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Julia Ross also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Bristol didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-0 defeat against Maplewood on the 23rd. As for Chalker, they have also already played their next contest, a 4-0 loss against Mathews on the 23rd.
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